Part-Time Children's Safeguarding Support Officer

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is hiring an experienced Business Support Officer to join the Children’s Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service. The role is part-time (30 hours), four days a week, Monday to Thursday, to ensure continuous service cover.

You will support safeguarding work for children at risk, take accurate minutes, manage confidential information, and work with a multidisciplinary team including leaders, officers, and admin staff. An DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Accurate minute taking and transcription when needed.
• Well organised and flexible in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to safeguarding and quality assurance for children at risk.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings and assist with transcription.
• Handle confidential information in line with guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure service coverage.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Minute taking

Organisation

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is hiring an experienced Business Support Officer to join the Children’s Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service. The role is part-time (30 hours), four days a week, Monday to Thursday, to ensure continuous service cover.

You will support safeguarding work for children at risk, take accurate minutes, manage confidential information, and work with a multidisciplinary team including leaders, officers, and admin staff. An DBS check is required.